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Location: Remote (U.S.)
Ideal candidate: 3L law student or recent graduate (JD earned within the last ~1-2 years) from a top-tier U.S. law school — open to candidates who are bar-eligible, currently sitting for the bar, or already admitted.
About the Role
We're an early-stage startup preparing for launch and looking for a sharp, entrepreneurial law student or recent grad to join us as a hands-on legal advisor. This isn't a coffee-fetching internship — you'll be working directly with founders on real legal questions across a genuinely varied stack: corporate formation, crypto payment rails, digital art/IP licensing, and nonprofit compliance. Whether you're finishing up your final year of law school or you've already graduated and are exploring paths outside a traditional firm track, this is a chance to get practical, cross-disciplinary legal experience — and a stake in the outcome.
What You'll Work On
- Corporate & Formation Legal Work — Entity structuring, governance documents, founder agreements, cap table basics, and general legal documentation to support launch.
- Crypto Payments & Blockchain Compliance — Legal review of accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method and related blockchain infrastructure (note: this does not involve a platform token, ICO, or securities offering — payment rails and regulatory compliance only, e.g., money transmission, KYC/AML considerations).
- Digital Art & IP Rights — Licensing agreements, copyright ownership and assignment, and usage rights for digital art and creative assets (e.g., commissioned artwork, digital collectibles, generative/AI-assisted art considerations where relevant), plus related trademark issues for product/brand assets.
- Nonprofit Terms & Compliance — Drafting and reviewing terms & conditions and compliance documentation related to 501(c) nonprofit partners.
- General Advisory — Flagging legal risk across the business as it scales, and helping translate legal complexity into plain-language guidance for a non-legal founding team.
Who You Are
- Currently in your final year (3L or equivalent) at a top U.S. law school, or a recent graduate of one (JD within the last ~1-2 years), whether or not you've sat for or passed the bar.
- Genuinely curious about startups, emerging tech, and working outside a traditional firm track.
- Comfortable with ambiguity — you'll often be the first person mapping out an issue, not just executing a known playbook.
- Some exposure to (coursework, clinic, or independent interest in) corporate law, IP/IP licensing, fintech/crypto regulation, or nonprofit law is a strong plus — no single candidate needs to check every box.
- Strong written communication skills; able to explain legal risk clearly to non-lawyers.
- Self-directed and able to work independently in a remote, async-friendly environment.
Compensation
This is primarily an equity-based engagement — exact equity percentage, vesting schedule, and structure are negotiable based on scope, experience, and time commitment. We're also open to discussing a performance or milestone-based bonus and long term engagement on top of equity for candidates who want additional upside tied to concrete deliverables. Reach out and we'll work out terms that make sense for both sides.
Commitment
Flexible, remote, part-time — designed to work around your final-year class and clerkship schedule. We'll scope specific hours/week together based on mutual availability.
How to Apply
Send a resume/CV, a brief note on why this role interests you, and (if available) any relevant coursework, clinic, or writing samples through this platform.
Pay: $500.00 - $3,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
- California State University11
- Windham School District6
- San Diego State University6
- Ashland School District5
- 160 Driving Academy3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student advisor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree required, master's degree in counseling, education, or related field preferred
- Experience advising or mentoring students in an educational or nonprofit setting
- Proficiency with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Salesforce Education Cloud
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and student record confidentiality requirements
- Strong case management skills with experience handling a high-volume student caseload
- Familiarity with degree audit software and academic progression tracking tools
Tips for Your Student Advisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to each institution type
Community colleges, four-year universities, and nonprofit college-access programs each value different things. Highlight caseload size and retention outcomes for community colleges, and first-generation student experience for nonprofits. Generic resumes get screened out fast.
Quantify your student outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers want to see what changed because of your work. Replace phrases like 'supported students' with specific results, such as persistence rates you influenced or the number of students you guided through a particular milestone, even if estimates.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists student advisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by the population you want to serve
Student advisor roles vary enormously by population, from first-generation college students and transfer students to graduate and international learners. Target postings that match the student population you have direct experience with to make your application more compelling.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for student advisor roles almost always use situational prompts, such as how you handled a student in academic crisis or a missed advising deadline. Prepare two or three real examples that show your process, not just the outcome.
Negotiate using total compensation, not just salary
Many institutions have limited salary flexibility but offer tuition remission, professional development funds, and flexible scheduling. Ask about all of these during the offer stage, especially if the posted salary is below your target.
Student Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most student advisors?
California State University, Windham School District, and San Diego State University are hiring the most student advisors right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Oregon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistently strong at community colleges and large public university systems.
How many student advisor jobs are remote?
About 54% of student advisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote roles more common in career advising, online program advising, and graduate admissions than in traditional academic advising roles that require in-person student meetings on campus.
How do you become a student advisor?
Most student advisor roles require at least a bachelor's degree, and many prefer a master's in counseling, higher education, or a related field. Gaining hands-on experience through roles in tutoring, residence life, or college access programs builds the advising skills employers look for. Earning credentials like NACADA membership or a school counseling license strengthens your candidacy for competitive positions.
Can you get a student advisor job with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level student advisor roles exist, especially at community colleges and nonprofit college-access organizations that often hire candidates who can demonstrate lived experience navigating higher education themselves. Volunteer work with mentoring programs, internships in academic affairs offices, or part-time roles as a peer advisor give you direct advising experience that substitutes for full professional history on a resume.
What does the student advisor interview process look like?
Most student advisor interviews include a phone or video screening with HR, followed by a panel interview with advising staff and a supervisor. Many institutions add a practical component, such as a mock advising session with a student actor or a written case study. References from supervisors in education or student services are typically required before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to student advisor jobs?
You can find and apply to student advisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions and organizations across the United States. Search for roles that match your specialization and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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